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LLC Operating Plan The Operating Plan outlines the work for the coming year and the video summarizes and highlights material contained in the Operating Plan. Congregation members are asked to share their input and feedback with their congregation delegates. Input from the delegates will be communicated at the LLC Annual Meeting.

Events Member Congregations Camps & Courses The LLC sponsors annual national worship service events, the largest being Winter Services and Summer Services. Annual Summer Services Summer Services are held annually around the United States 4th of July holiday. The weekend events also include LLC Board Meetings, a Ministers and Board Members meeting, a Youth Presentation, and the LLC Annual Meeting. The services are held in different geographic areas each year. The schedule for future year’s Summer Services is as follows: 2025: July 3–6 || Northwest (Saskatchewan) 2026: July 2–5 || East-Central (Menahga at Silver Springs) 2027: July 1–4 || East-Central (Toronto) 2028: June 29–July 2 || East-Central (Elk River at Silver Springs) 2029: July 5–8 || Northwest (TBD) 2030: July 4–7 || East-Central (Cokato at Silver Springs) Annual Winter Services Winter Services are hosted annually by the Phoenix Laestadian Lutheran Church, with assistance from the other area congregations. 2026: February 19–22

< Back Confirmation Day 6: Caring For Faith Within the Congregation Day 6, Lesson 3: Communion, a Meal of Remembrance Objective Communion is a meal of remembrance that strengthens the faith of a child of God; When in faith we receive the bread and the wine, we receive the body and blood of Christ Learning Outcome Explain what communion is and its benefit for a believer. Confirmation Exercise Questions #22. What are the sacraments? Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. #25.What is the benefit of Holy Communion? Our faith is strengthened and we are reminded of Jesus’ redemption work for us. #26.Who is an acceptable Communion guest? A believer. Reference Material Booklet Song: We gather here before Your altar; / We break and eat the mutual bread. / We, as Your holy body, Master, / Give thanks to You, our gracious Head. / And when the Bread of Life is breaking, / One mind and spirit You are making. (SHZ 228 v.5) Booklet Text: “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins” (Matt. 26:26-28) Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE 1 Cor. 11:26; Luke 22:19, 20, 22; Matt. 26:26-28; 1 Cor.10:16; 1 Cor. 11:27-29 CURRICULUM Lesson 4.3 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS Holy Communion is also the feast of God's family and as such is a meal of fellowship. Student will understand how he/she should conduct him/herself at the Communion table. Student will distinguish between Communion and conversion—there is no new birth in Communion. In communion, we remember Christ’s suffering and death for our sins RESOURCES By Faith 26; Christian Doctrine 62; Luther’s Small Catechism Part VI; The Treasure Hidden in a Field, J. Uljas, pages 66-71. VZ: Holy Communion – The Sacrament of the Altar, J. Sturos, Apr. 1984, page 90 ; How is it Taught: Communion, J. Uljas, Oct. 1998, page 5. LLC Website: The Sacraments, M. Lohi, Summer Services Ministers and Board meeting, 2017. Previous Next

LLC 50-year History Exhibit (1973–2023) Welcome! Learn about the history of the church's central organization, the Laestadian Lutheran Church, as it celebrates 50 years, and see how God's guiding hand has led us to today. This virtual exhibit was created by the LLC Print Publications Committee and LLC Communications staff for the LLC 50 History Exhibit at the 2023 LLC Summer Services in Monticello, Minn. Exhibit Photos LLC 50 Brochure LLC History 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s LLC Music History More

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Laestadian Lutheran Church of Illinois Contacts Chairman & Pastor: Tim Niskanen 7430 Korbel Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: 847-548-6884 Email: windycitynine@aol.com Service Schedule June–August Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Communion Service first Sunday of month Bible Class last Sunday of month September–May Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service 10:45 a.m. Communion Services first Sunday of month Bible Class last Sunday of month

Opisto Scholarship Program In cooperation with its sister organization, the SRK in Finland, the LLC provides 14 scholarships annually for students to attend three different cultural/folk schools called "opistos." The three schools are located in Jämsä, Ranua, and Reisjärvi, Finland. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the LLC Scholarship Selection Committee and approved by the LLC Board of Directors. Hundreds of students have participated in the program since its inception in 1982. Students have benefited from Laestadian Lutheran faith-based teaching, an opportunity to study the Finnish language and culture, and learning practical topics in academics, craft and trades, and music. Member LLC congregations often participate in the support of students, and places are also available for students who pay their own way. To learn more about the Opisto Scholarship Program, please contact opistoscholarship @llchurch.org for further details. Opisto W ebsites Jämsä Ranua Reisjärvi Would you like to apply for an opisto scholarship? 1. Download the application to your own computer . 2. Change the file name to include your first and last name. 3. Complete the application on your computer and remember to save it. 4. Email the completed application and all letters of reference to opistoscholarship@llchurch.org Applications are due May 15. If you have any questions about the application or the process of applying, please be in touch! opistoscholarship @llchurch.org Opisto Application

< Back Confirmation Day 6: Caring For Faith Within the Congregation Day 6, Lesson 2: Confession, a Grace Privilege Objective In confession, you speak to another believer of those sins that trouble your conscience and you receive the assurance of the forgiveness of all of your sins Learning Outcome Explain the two parts of confession and why it is important in a believer’s life. Confirmation Exercise Questions #27. What is confession? Confession consists of two parts: the one is, that we confess our sins; the other, that we receive absolution from the confessor as of God himself, in no wise doubting, but firmlybelieving that our sins are thus forgiven before God in heaven. Reference Material Booklet Song: When doubt and sin are pressing, / A Christian sighs and weeps / And on the way of suff’ring, / For mercy waits and pleads, / And then, in trust and comfort, / Confesses sin and grief / To a confessor father / And finds forgiveness free. (SHZ 306 v.1) Booklet Text: “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1) Additional Reference Material SCRIPTURE Ps. 32:1-5; Prov. 28:13; Acts 24:16; 1 Tim. 1:19; 3:9; Heb. 10:22; 12:1-3; James 5:16; Matt. 18:18; John 20:22,23; Rom. 1:17; Eph. 2:8 CURRICULUM Lesson 4.2 ADDITIONAL LESSON POINTS Who has the power to forgive sins? Complete trust is required of a confessor father. Matters spoken of in confession can never be told to anyone else. RESOURCES By Faith 27; Christian Doctrine 83; Luther’s Small Catechism Part V; The Treasure Hidden in a Field, J. Uljas, pages 87-92; Confession, R. Herrala, LLC Winter Services Youth Presentation, 2016; VZ: Confession, A. Paloranta, Oct. 1979, page 154; How it is Taught: Confession, J. Uljas, Nov. 1998, Page 5; Confession, A Healing Slave for the Soul’s Wounds, A. Pelkonen, Sep. 2015, page 5. Previous Next

Watch Videos shared on LLC YouTube channel LLC Summer Services 2025 - Sunday 7/6 Play Video 2025 LLC Summer Services - Sunday 2:00 PM Play Video 2025 LLC Summer Services - Sunday 11:55 AM (studio) Play Video 2025 LLC Summer Services - Sunday 10:30 AM Play Video Watch Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Close Videos not on LLC's YouTube channel Hearken promo video 1 Play Video Watch Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Close Devotional Writing Seminar Songbird - Illustrated Song Videos Songbird is a collection of artists' interpretations of some of the Songs and Hymns of Zion. These videos are available with a one-time purchase. After purchasing, you will need to be logged in on the LLC website to stream the videos. These videos are also available on the Hearken app to those who subscribe to Hearken. To purchase, 1. Click the button below, or click this link 2. Login or create an account 3. Follow the steps to complete the purchase 4. Return here to this webpage llchurch.org/watch You can also view the videos here: llchurch.org/songbird SHZ 33 An Angel Came from God Above $ Subscribe SHZ 23 Oh, Come, Little Children $ Subscribe SHZ 54 As Lately We Watched $ Subscribe SHZ 136 O Lord Of Earth and Heaven $ Subscribe SHZ 341 Oh, Look at the Bird $ Subscribe SHZ 395 Children Of the Heavenly Father $ Subscribe SHZ 429 Gracious God, We Pray to You $ Subscribe SHZ 460 When He Cometh $ Subscribe Songbird Watch Now $ Subscribe Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Subscribe $ Close